Marcial Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Marcial is of Latin origin, meaning 'warlike'. It evolved from the Latin 'Martialis' and has variants like Martial and Marcelo. The name is associated with strength and martial qualities, with no direct biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Marcial"
Pronunciation
/mɑːrˈsiːəl/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Marcial is derived from the Latin name 'Martialis', which means 'of Mars' or 'pertaining to Mars', the Roman god of war.
Meaning
warlike
Language Evolution
Martialis (Latin), Martialis (Latin), Marcial (Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in the 20th century, as a given name and a surname.
Variants & Derivatives
Martial, Marcelo, Marcel
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Marcial is perceived as a traditional and strong name, often associated with martial qualities and valiance.
Famous People
Marcial Maciel, founder of the Legion of Christ, Marcial P. Ocampo, Filipino politician
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✨ Marcial Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 45 peak births in 1991
Geographic Spread
Popular across 6 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Marcial"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Marcial"
"Marcial" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3783rd of 7545 | 73 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2658th of 6773 | 151 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2068th of 7552 | 289 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2040th of 10718 | 337 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2007th of 16616 | 545 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3668th of 24088 | 408 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5651st of 23106 | 190 |
Regional Popularity of "Marcial" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
68.89% 1630th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
61.28% 1442nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
43.74% 1063rd/2430 |
49.32% 1407th/2853 |
45.84% 1272nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
42.38% 1476th/3483 |
40.59% 1428th/3518 |
33.18% 1342nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
29.82% 1549th/5194 |
18.58% 1174th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
37.44% 2738th/7313 |
30.35% 2265th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
70.54% 4812th/6822 |
45.43% 2851st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Marcial" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Marcial"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Marcial" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Marcial" in the United States
The name Marcial is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Marcial has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Marcial' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3783rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2658th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2068th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2040th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2007th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3668th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5651st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Marcial' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.